9 unique ways to help boost your mental health this summer

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there's a lot going on in the world that may be hard to process.

If you feel like your mental health has taken a dive in the last few weeks, you're not alone. While the global pandemic has affected people's mobility, the emotional stress is also affecting people's state of mind all over the world.

In fact, it's the reason why the United Nations launched its mental health policy brief earlier this month. Recognizing people's concerns over job security, losing loved ones and the fear of the unknown, the brief calls for countries to prioritize mental health services in their recovery plans.

But virus or not, mental illness has been a common problem in the states. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 18.1 percent of the population each year and are the most common mental illness in the United States. Depression is number two.

Dealing with anxiety and other mental health disorders can be difficult, so we've rounded up some of the most highly-rated and best-selling products that could help provide some stress relief.

Shop: Anxiety Relief, Relaxing Therapy Dough, Aromatherapy Slime, $9.99+

Slime doesn't have to be just a play thing for kids, but it also can make a great stress reliever, given the right ingredients. Made with a blend of lavender, chamomile and sweet orange essential oils, this aromatherapy slime helps produce a calming and smoothing effect when played with.

Shop: Pack of Positive Cards, $8.89+

Lift your spirits with these little reminders that have a positive message, a coping strategy or a tool to help you in times of need.

Shop: Calm Sleep Mist Pillow Spray with Essential Oils, $19.99 (Orig. $29.99)

To help catch some peaceful Z's, you can try this Calm Sleep Mist. Made with 100 percent essential oils, this top-rated spray helps transform your pillow into a relaxing and ideal environment for nodding off.

Shop: Depression Therapy Journal: Instant Printable Download, $7.50

This best-selling virtual journal is an easy way to keep track and address depressed feelings, according to the product description. It includes space for topics including self-affirming statements, emotional strengths, daily behavior tracking, a sleep diary and lifestyle log.

Shop: Mindful Breathing Necklace, $85+

While a little pricey, these flute necklaces can make great accessories to help with immediate relaxation. According to the product description, you use them to breathe in and out as way to help yourself in the present moment.

Shop: Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings, $14.78 (Orig. $19.99)

If you're having trouble overcoming negative thoughts, Thibaut Meurisse's guide on how to process those thoughts and emotions could be worth considering. In the book, he details "31 simple coping strategies" and "powerful hacks" to make your emotions work to your advantage.

Shop: 70 Acts of Self-Care Zine, A Compact Fold-Out Mini-Zine DIY guide, $2.60

As many people still remain in quarantine, this is the perfect time to practice self-care. But if you're not sure how to be kind to yourself, then you can refer to this thorough list of ways to treat yourself.

Shop: Stress and Anxiety Crystal Set, $18.99

Help shift and renew the energy in your home with this Stress and Anxiety Crystal Set. It comes with amethyst, black tourmaline and two other precious stones to help "draw out negative energies" and promote a peaceful environment.

Shop: Worry Healing Hut, $99

Watch your worries literally go up in flames with this Worry Healing Hut. For every troubling thought you have, you write them down and place them in one of the huts. After, light a match and see your worries disappear before your eyes as a symbolic way to release your concerns.

If you enjoyed this story, you may like reading about Selena Gomez' mental health routine during quarantine.

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